RMG platform Quizy, shuts down citing tax burden as the reason

Sugar Box had been reassuring its employees for months about receiving funds from ZEE, prompting them to stay on despite salary delays. (Representational image by Tim Mossholder via Unsplash)

The real money gaming platform shuts down citing tax burden reasons amid GST-related challenges. Founder Sachin Yadav announces the closure on LinkedIn.

Social media giant X seeks to challenge Indian court ruling on content removal

Reuters report points out that the company stresses the need for "discernible parameters" to be established regarding when an entire account is blocked, as opposed to merely removing a specific post. According to X, without such clarity, the government's power to censor content in the future remains unrestrained. (Image courtesy: (from left - News18)

The dispute between X and the Indian government began in July 2022 when the platform sought to overturn government orders demanding the removal of specific content. However, in June 2023, a court rejected X’s request and imposed a fine of Rs 5 million ($60,560).

INDIA alliance is a master strategy in political branding, say experts

These campaigns have employed various strategies such as catchy slogans, celebrity endorsements and emotional appeals to create a buzz and attract voter’s attention at a large scale. (Image sourced via Twitter (X))

According to experts, the name comes with a tremendous recall and brand loyalty. It is not something that needs to be created but exists in the hearts of voters.

BCCI invites bids for title sponsor rights for its events

Last year, the Bombay High Court directed the BCCI to seek the opinion of the Supreme Court regarding the issue (Image source (from left to right): Moneycontrol and Unsplash)

The ITT (Invitation to tender) will be available for purchase till August 21, 2023.

MIB issues notice to unauthorised rating agency Chrome for violating guidelines

The recent decision was taken under the provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000 in consultation with other Ministries/Departments of the Government of India, and domain experts specializing in media and entertainment, women's rights, and child rights. (Representative Image: Glenn Carstens-Peters via Unsplash)

Chrome Data Analytics and Media is reportedly operating as a rating agency without proper registration.

MIB will now oversee online gaming services and advertisements

The case highlighted the actions of certain operators of Facebook pages and online platforms accused of sharing doctored videos of Dr. Shetty, falsely attributing unverified health advice and product endorsements to him.

The central government brings content providers, including online gaming services and advertisements, under Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

MIB secretary Apurva Chandra gets additional charge of telecommunications

Chandra said the government received six to seven applications from producers to film in the country under the incentive scheme but expressed displeasure that the initiative was not known to those in the animation and visual effects industry.

Apurva Chandra, assumed charge as Secretary in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in August 2021.